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As we finalize the agenda for the 5th Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference, we want to make sure we are touching on all the issues important to the industry. To make sure the conference is as valuable to you as possible, please take a few minutes to complete a very brief survey on […]
Comments From Ironhorse Permian Basin Regarding The Largest Frac Sand Train In History
by Khory Ramage, President, Ironhorse Permiah Basin, LLC Ironhorse Permian Basin, LLC and Fairmount Santrol set the North American Record for the largest frac sand unit train of 151 railcars and 17,469 tons on June 2, 2016. The Ironhorse team was excited about being able to accommodate Fairmount Santrol’s large amount of proppant demand […]
Changes In The Shale Industry Mean Opportunities For Those Prepared
There continues to be a lot going on in the North American oil & gas sector, which dramatically impacts the frac sand market. While there is no denying there has been some bad news, those changes also mean there are some big opportunities for those who are prepared. While not all the companies will survive, […]
Do Not Overlook This Opportunity For Frac Sand Supply Chain Companies
The oil & gas industry is adjusting to what appears to be the new norm of $35-$40 oil. Some companies appear to be getting ready to ramp up production, once they are confident that prices will remain in the mid-$40’s or higher [There were reports earlier this week that oil could hit $50 by May]. […]
OSHA Issues Final Rule On Silica
Today (March 24, 2016) OSHA released its final rule on worker exposure to silica. As expected, and as was discussed at the 2016 Frac Sand Industry Update on March 10, they reduced the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air (half of the previous limit). They require […]
Frac Sand Industry Leaders To Gather This Week
Professionals from companies involved with the frac sand industry will be gathering in Houston this week to discuss the state of the industry, to network, and to hear from experts regarding industry forecasts and trends. The 2016 Frac Sand Industry Update will be held Thursday, March 10 at The Houstonian Hotel in Houston, TX (www.petroleumconnection.com/conferences). […]
Brace Yourself: Strict, New OSHA Silica Rules Are Coming
by The Team at Axley Brynelson, LLP OSHA has proposed new rules governing silica exposure that will have far-reaching impacts on the fracking industry. The rules were proposed in 2013 and are expected to become final any day. Under the proposed rule, the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for silica dust would be cut in half, […]
Commentary On Continued Attacks On Frac Sand Despite Oil & Gas Slowdown
by Mark J. Krumenacher, P.G., GZA Despite the prevalence of fact-based research describing the impacts of industrial sand mining on the environment, economy, road use, land use, property values and health; the actions of a tiny minority of individuals continue to vie for media and political attention. Such actions include a few focused social […]
Remaining Up To Speed On The Frac Sand Industry
North American oil & gas production continues its crazy ride. Every day we are reading doom & gloom stories, as well as some “more positive” viewpoints. Even in the last week we saw quite a bit of movement in oil prices. Some experts are now seeing oil prices coming up by April or May, with […]
Seeing The Industry Downturn As An Opportunity
by Pete Cook, President, Petroleum Connection You don’t have to look far to find bad news for those in upstream oil & gas. News on the oil downturn leads the news online, in print, and on the nightly news. All this dramatically impacts the attitude and outlook for the frac sand industry. However, let’s put […]